Dr. Dan Zaklan is once again filling the position of business manager on an interim basis and with his return came with good news-bad news on the district’s financial picture, which he presented during the 5 p.m. workshop. The “good” news, said Zaklan, is that it appears District 9 will be “okay” financially this year….
D9 budget ready for June 20 hearing
Long range planning is a foreign concept to most school districts. While their product (children and families) certainly has a long range plan, that of graduating from high school, school districts often find it difficult to budget accurately even for the current year. The entire blame should not fall on the shoulders of the district…
D9 continues to work at reducing costs for new school
Dr. Dan Zaklan, interim director of business services for School District 9, reported he was meeting with the project manager for Willamette ESD to look at potential timelines and budget reductions for a new school. Dr. Zaklan said a meeting was going to be set up to meet with the city regarding the fee structure…


